What did you do to your Ram today???

[gcscott]

Todays mod I added a chrome MOPAR emblem to the front grille of my Big Horn.
It's held in place with 3M double sided tape. I had this emblem on my 2013 Ram Outdoorsman and removed it when I traded it.

 

[dad2steph]

Did you have to remove that factor "bin" part that drops down? I am tracking that is standard on the Rebel (mine has it) and it seems like it would get in the way. Thx.

No, you just fold it down and it goes right over the top of it.

 

[Jzelbst]

Since it rained lastnight and I live in a dusty city I had to wash the truck this morning. That's all I'm getting done because the brisket is on the smoker.

 

[ksn240]

Installed Katzkin leather and got 70% ceramic installed on the entire windshield.

 

[tolh13]

Added some bed tie downs but did not not want to spend the 250.00 on the moper ones plus i can have more point to tie to. Cost about $50.00 but i had the paint, nutserts and rubber spacers already.

 

[Lize]

I never stick mine down though in case I want to take it out if I'm getting a load of something that would mess it up

Ohh that’s good to hear! I was actually thinking of not sticking it down. The only time I wouldn’t have the tonneau down would be because my motorcycle or other cargo would be in the back. Should hold it down.

Chemical/acid resistant etc, I use one for gravel, oily things and all sorts, usually a quick sweep or wipe restores it or quick jet wash if a big mess. I'd rather it did its job than make a mess of my bed. Still looked good 2 to 3 years later when sold with the truck.

 

[Edwards]

Installed Diode Dynamics LEDs in third brake and cargo lights, replacing the crappy ones from Amazon. Glad to be flicker free back there again.

Got the HP5 brake light and went with the HP36 cargo lamps. Was concerned they wouldn't be nearly as bright as the Amazon "1000 lumen" LEDs since they are rated at 210 lumens, but these appear to be exactly as bright. I didn't spend extra for the XP50 which they rate as twice as bright - 410 lumens. Totally pleased with the HP36 LEDs.

For reference, the Amazon LEDs were these (do not buy as they last about 6 months and then flicker and burn out):

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Here's the brake light from DD: https://www.diodedynamics.com/3rd-brake-light-led-for-2011-2019-ram-1500-2500-3500.html

 

[badgerguy22]

For those still contemplating tint configurations -- just finished with mine today. Forgive the pics, I just got back from a trip and it's going to rain the next few days--it needs a bath.

Front & Brow: Global QDP 05 (4%)
Rear and Rear Passenger: Lllumar CTX 25 (28%) on top of factory 20% tint = 5.6%

Total cost was $430. Both products are ceramic, which helps with heat reduction and was worth the extra cost to me. I would've gone with LLumar in the fronts, too, but they didn't have 5% in stock.

 

[Saskatchewman]

Picked up a Sprint Booster V3 today and a granatelli 3” exhaust cutout. Will install the cutout next week and the sprint booster tomorrow.

 

[SB89]

Started my morning by transporting a mattress and box spring, then hauled 1200lbs of patio pavers in the afternoon. Truck handled it with ease.

 

[MG99]

Did some gardening.

 

[ant0064]

For those with lifts and/or bigger tires I used Rough Country's speed calibrator yesterday. I was reading about 4-5mph slower than I was actually traveling (at 55-60 mph) before calibration using a GPS speed app on my phone to compare. Was super easy to use and I'm now dead on with speed/MPG/odometer. Note that 35 inch tires aren't actually 35" when mounted and loaded. Mine are right around 33.75" so you'll need to measure and take an average and input that number into the calibrator.

I have a Pro Comp lift fyi so works with any lift/tires doesn't have to be RC.

 

[securityguy]

Installed Diode Dynamics LEDs in third brake and cargo lights, replacing the crappy ones from Amazon. Glad to be flicker free back there again.

Why did you buy a RED LED bulb for your brake light? The rule is that if there is a RED lens, you use a white bulb. If the lens is clear, then you get a red bulb. A WHITE bulb works better on a RED lens. If you're happy...I'm happy but whiter is brighter.

 

[Edwards]

Why did you buy a RED LED bulb for your brake light? The rule is that if there is a RED lens, you use a white bulb. If the lens is clear, then you get a red bulb. A WHITE bulb works better on a RED lens. If you're happy...I'm happy but whiter is brighter.

I used the red one from Diode Dynamics because that's what they recommended for this truck. I played around with it and while it is a red LED, once installed it appears just as bright and the same color as the "1000 lumen" Amazon cheap white LED. I'm not going to make a science project out of it since it looks virtually identical and should not burn out in 3-6 months. DD also gives a 3 year warranty so I'm done.

 

[Creep0321]

I have a red LED 3rd brake light (3 strobe to solid) looks great

 

[Rampat]

Picked up a Sprint Booster V3 today and a granatelli 3” exhaust cutout. Will install the cutout next week and the sprint booster tomorrow. View attachment 24806View attachment 24806

What is that? What does it do?

 

[securityguy]

Picked up a Sprint Booster V3 today and a granatelli 3” exhaust cutout. Will install the cutout next week and the sprint booster tomorrow.

Curious...why did you not get the Pedal Commander?

 

[LNDRCKT]

Hitched up and moved my parents Airstream around.

 

[stevj]

Just got back from a week-long trip out of the country to visit my Dad in California.
1. The Diamondback bed cover went on the day before I left. I like it, but need to find better clamps to hold it to the bed, because the ones they send work loose over time. Got it unpainted because summer is coming. May have it painted to match the truck.
2. Tired of seeing that unsightly black and chrome ram head emblem on the tailgate. Bought a black plastic one and a small can of spray touch-up paint from the dealership (Ivory Tri-coat is hard to find anywhere else), and after 3 coats of paint, a couple coats of clearcoat and a week's drying time, put it on today.

Steve

 

[Atretes1]

Just got back from a week-long trip out of the country to visit my Dad in California.
1. The Diamondback bed cover went on the day before I left. I like it, but need to find better clamps to hold it to the bed, because the ones they send work loose over time. Got it unpainted because summer is coming. May have it painted to match the truck.
2. Tired of seeing that unsightly black and chrome ram head emblem on the tailgate. Bought a black plastic one and a small can of spray touch-up paint from the dealership (Ivory Tri-coat is hard to find anywhere else), and after 3 coats of paint, a couple coats of clearcoat and a week's drying time, put it on today.

Steve

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That's definitely unique. I like that black on white look so I blacked all mine out. I did color match the RAM on the from Grill.